Thursday, November 1, 2018

Moving for the First Time? Here are Important Do's and Don'ts

There will come a time that you’ll have to
move out of the house you grew up in. It may be for school, career, or you
simply want to grow as an independent person. You’ll be pretty excited about it
until the day it comes. Sure, there’s still the excitement; but you’ll also be
feeling anxious and sad at the same time. With the roller coaster of feelings,
it’s best to be getting
some help moving.

Moving out is a major life changer and it can
be pretty tough for the first time. That’s why here is a guide of things you
should do and shouldn’t do; plus you can know which kind of help you can find
apart from your parents and friends.

Hire a
moving company

You can do-it-yourself, or better yet, you can hire a moving company to pack and move your stuff to your new place.

First off, we’ll talk about hiring a moving
company. These are moving specialists who help pack and move your things from
your home to your new place. They usually send a team of people at your house
and from there, pack everything you need. They provide boxes and equipment,
especially for special packages and fragile stuff. However, you can always provide
that to them.

Apart from the manpower, they also have
trucks. You can choose from big ones to small ones depending on your load. But
be reminded that the cost will depend on that as well plus a few other factors
such as location and time.

You can always hire these specialists for an
easier time and if you don’t have much assistance. They’re also good so you can
move within the day and save time and effort.

Moving
101: The Do’s

To make sure your moving is a success, here
are a few things you must do:

●Have a solid financial plan -
Having money for emergencies is essential. If you’re an adult, you’ll want to
guarantee you have a few month’s rent worth so you can have peace of mind while
looking for a job or your first paycheck.

●Have a steady income - Don’t move
out if you don’t have the means to pay for rent. If possible, make sure you
have a job before finding a place.

●Know your living situation - Check
the place you’re planning to move into and memorize the neighborhood. You also
should be looking for a place where you’re comfortable and you feel is more
convenient for you. For example, it’s near your workplace. Guarantee that
you’re also comfortable with your roommate/housemate if you have one. It’s even
better if you know them for security reasons.

●Ready yourself for chores - Living
the easy life with your parents is no surprise. But if you move out, you have
to first practice good habits, especially when it comes to cleaning and
organizing. This is more essential if you’re living with someone else. Small
things like these could help avoid unnecessary conflict within the house.

Moving
101: The Don’ts

Never move out without a plan.

Of course, there are also things you shouldn’t
do. Here are a few:

●Don’t procrastinate - Packing is
not fun. But you should keep everything ready before you leave. Even if you’re
hiring a moving company, you better have a head start especially with private
stuff. This also applies when you unpack your belongings.

●Don’t hesitate to ask for help -
You might be moving out to be independent, but don’t let your pride get in the
way and ask for help when you need it. Help could be from your family, your
friends, or a moving specialist.

●Don’t move out without a plan -
Planning is your preparation. Plan everything from where you are moving to
when. Spontaneity won’t work, especially with budgeting.

Conclusion

This can be one of the most overwhelming
decisions in life, but it’s something you need to experience in order to grow.
What are your tips when it comes to moving and what are your do’s and dont’s
for first-time movers?